Newcastle

Newcastle have announced the signing of Italy international lock Josh Furno from Biarritz.

Former England forwards specialist John Wells will step up to the role of head coach with Aviva Premiership club Newcastle next season.

Brothers Alesana and Anitelea Tuilagi have agreed two-year deals to join Newcastle Falcons next season.

Aviva Premiership leaders Saracens claimed a 23-18 victory over Newcastle at Kingston Park with the home side snatching a vital bonus point in their battle against relegation.

London Irish scored six tries as they demolished a poor Newcastle side 40-12 at the Madejski Stadium in a one-sided Aviva Premiership clash.

Head coach Peter Russell is to leave Aviva Premiership club Newcastle at the end of the season due to personal reasons.

Worcester gave themselves a fighting chance in their relegation battle by ending a 22-match Aviva Premiership losing run with a hard-fought 17-12 victory over fellow strugglers Newcastle at Kingston Park.

Leeds Carnegie have announced the signing of scrum half Chris Pilgrim, 28, and centre James Fitzpatrick, 26, on two year contracts from the 2014-15 season onwards from Aviva Premiership side Newcastle Falcons.

Newcastle prop Kieran Brookes has been handed a six-week ban for pushing referee Greg Garner during Sunday's Aviva Premiership match against Leicester.

Leicester maintained their grip on fourth place in the Aviva Premiership with a bonus-point 41-18 win over Newcastle at Kingston Park.

Northampton Saints continued their winning run as full back James Wilson scored two first half tries against Newcastle Falcons in their Aviva Premiership clash at Kingston Park.

Two late penalties from Ben Botica gave Harlequins a scarcely-deserved Aviva Premiership win over lowly Newcastle at the Stoop.

Saracens recorded a comfortable 41-8 victory over Newcastle to ensure they will finish top of pool one in the LV= Cup and progress to the semi-finals.

Steve Diamond hailed his Sale side's battling qualities as they moved into the Aviva Premiership top six with a hard-fought 16-8 victory over struggling Newcastle

Newcastle ended their try drought but Wasps left Kingston Park the happier side after climbing up the Aviva Premiership table with a 17-12 win at Kingston Park.

As Northern Rugby's two top sides clashed on Friday night at the newly named AJ Bell Stadium, Newcastle recorded their first win of the Aviva Premiership with a close 15-14 victory over Sale Sharks.

Bath recorded the Aviva Premiership’s first win, with an impressive 21-0 victory over Newcastle, away at Kingston Park on Friday night.

The captains of the six competing teams are pictured with the J.P. Morgan Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s trophy ahead of the final.

The winners of club rugby's first silverware of the season will be decided on Friday - and the four teams taking part all have their eyes on glory.

Watch action and interviews from Pool B of the J.P. Asset Management Premiership Rugby 7s at Northampton where Newcastle and Leicester qualified for the final.